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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.21, 678.20 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.21, 678.20 and 144 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.21 : 678.20 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.21/678.20 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.21x = 678.20 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.21x = 97,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,660.89/452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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