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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.31, 703.97 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.31, 703.97 and 144.68 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.31 : 703.97 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.31/703.97 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.31x = 703.97 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.31x = 101,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,846.14/469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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