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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 655.05 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 655.05 and 144.20 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 655.05 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/655.05 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 655.05 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 94,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,460.40/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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