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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 704.88 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 704.88 and 145.24 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 704.88 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/704.88 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 704.88 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 102,376.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,376.77/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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