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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 678.33 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 678.33 and 144.04 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 678.33 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/678.33 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 678.33 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 97,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,704.96/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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