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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.50 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.50 and 144.45 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.50 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.50 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.50 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 101,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,620.58/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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