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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 602.36 and 145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 602.36 and 145 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 602.36 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/602.36 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 602.36 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 87,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,342.20/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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