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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 627.31 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 627.31 and 144.36 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 627.31 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/627.31 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 627.31 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 90,558.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,558.47/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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