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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 678.53 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 678.53 and 144.21 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 678.53 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/678.53 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 678.53 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 97,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,850.09/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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