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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.04, 703.44 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.04, 703.44 and 144.32 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.04 : 703.44 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.04/703.44 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.04x = 703.44 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.04x = 101,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,520.46/469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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