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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.34, 703.98 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.34, 703.98 and 144.68 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.34 : 703.98 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.34/703.98 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.34x = 703.98 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.34x = 101,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,851.83/469.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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