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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.28 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.28 and 144.20 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.28 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.28 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.28 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 90,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,453.78/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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