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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.32, 678.58 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.32, 678.58 and 144.22 is: 216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.32 : 678.58 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.32/678.58 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.32x = 678.58 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.32x = 97,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,864.81/452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.36

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