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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.55, 704.22 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.55, 704.22 and 144.92 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.55 : 704.22 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.55/704.22 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.55x = 704.22 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.55x = 102,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,052.04/469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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