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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.20, 709.90 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.20, 709.90 and 144.15 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.20 : 709.90 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.20/709.90 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.20x = 709.90 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.20x = 102,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,332.09/473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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