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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 606.96 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 606.96 and 144.65 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 606.96 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/606.96 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 606.96 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 87,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,796.76/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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