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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 627.29 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 627.29 and 144.23 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 627.29 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/627.29 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 627.29 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 90,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,471.26/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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