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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.21, 709.67 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.21, 709.67 and 144.13 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.21 : 709.67 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.21/709.67 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.21x = 709.67 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.21x = 102,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,284.74/473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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