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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 678.48 and 144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 678.48 and 144.07 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 678.48 = 144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/678.48 = 144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 678.48 × 144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 97,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,748.61/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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