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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.16 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.16 and 144.24 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.16 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.16 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.16 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 90,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,461.56/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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