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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 678.31 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 678.31 and 144.18 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 678.31 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/678.31 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 678.31 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 97,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,798.38/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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