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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 655.45 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 655.45 and 144.33 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 655.45 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/655.45 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 655.45 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 94,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,600.38/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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