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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 704.31 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 704.31 and 144.82 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 704.31 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/704.31 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 704.31 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 101,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,998.17/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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