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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.38, 627.54 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.38, 627.54 and 144.46 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.38 : 627.54 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.38/627.54 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.38x = 627.54 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.38x = 90,654.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,654.43/418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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