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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.22, 627.40 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.22, 627.40 and 144.32 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.22 : 627.40 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.22/627.40 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.22x = 627.40 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.22x = 90,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,546.37/418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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