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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.14, 703.85 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.14, 703.85 and 144.54 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.14 : 703.85 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.14/703.85 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.14x = 703.85 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.14x = 101,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,733.76/469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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