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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.25, 709.85 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.25, 709.85 and 144.18 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.25 : 709.85 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.25/709.85 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.25x = 709.85 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.25x = 102,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,342.62/473.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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