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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 607.26 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 607.26 and 144.84 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 607.26 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/607.26 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 607.26 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 87,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,955.54/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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