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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.33, 678.39 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.33, 678.39 and 144.21 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.33 : 678.39 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.33/678.39 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.33x = 678.39 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.33x = 97,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,827.54/452.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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