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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.66, 655.02 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.66, 655.02 and 144.16 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.66 : 655.02 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.66/655.02 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.66x = 655.02 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.66x = 94,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,426.05/436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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