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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 708.37 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 708.37 and 143.09 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 708.37 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/708.37 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 708.37 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 101,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,362.08/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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