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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 678.57 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 678.57 and 144.15 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 678.57 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/678.57 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 678.57 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 97,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,815.87/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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