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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 703.88 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 703.88 and 144.56 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 703.88 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/703.88 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 703.88 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 101,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,752.89/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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