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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 662.16 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 662.16 and 144.91 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 662.16 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/662.16 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 662.16 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 95,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,950.29/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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