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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.55, 704.23 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.55, 704.23 and 144.88 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.55 : 704.23 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.55/704.23 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.55x = 704.23 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.55x = 102,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,026.72/469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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