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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.54 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.54 and 144.48 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.54 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.54 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.54 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 90,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,666.98/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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