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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 678.51 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 678.51 and 144.15 is: 216.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 678.51 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/678.51 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 678.51 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 97,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,807.22/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.25

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