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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.23, 606.49 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.23, 606.49 and 144.22 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.23 : 606.49 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.23/606.49 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.23x = 606.49 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.23x = 87,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,467.99/404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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