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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.11, 655.24 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.11, 655.24 and 144.41 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.11 : 655.24 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.11/655.24 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.11x = 655.24 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.11x = 94,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,623.21/437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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