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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 632.80 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 632.80 and 144.22 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 632.80 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/632.80 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 632.80 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 91,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,262.42/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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