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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 703.86 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 703.86 and 144.55 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 703.86 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/703.86 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 703.86 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 101,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,738.72/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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