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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.11, 703.40 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.11, 703.40 and 144.44 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.11 : 703.40 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.11/703.40 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.11x = 703.40 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.11x = 101,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,594.86/469.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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