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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 703.69 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 703.69 and 144.48 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 703.69 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/703.69 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 703.69 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 101,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,669.13/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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