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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 655.58 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 655.58 and 144.44 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 655.58 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/655.58 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 655.58 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 94,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,687.98/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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