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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 422.24 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 422.24 and 144.44 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 422.24 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/422.24 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 422.24 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 60,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,988.35/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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