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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.21, 627.39 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.21, 627.39 and 144.34 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.21 : 627.39 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.21/627.39 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.21x = 627.39 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.21x = 90,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,557.47/418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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