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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.24 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.24 and 144.55 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.24 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.24 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.24 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 63,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,059.22/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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