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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.41, 678.62 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.41, 678.62 and 144.20 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.41 : 678.62 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.41/678.62 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.41x = 678.62 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.41x = 97,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,859.06/452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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