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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.15, 703.51 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.15, 703.51 and 144.55 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.15 : 703.51 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.15/703.51 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.15x = 703.51 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.15x = 101,692.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,692.37/469.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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