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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.24, 627.40 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.24, 627.40 and 144.33 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.24 : 627.40 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.24/627.40 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.24x = 627.40 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.24x = 90,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,552.64/418.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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