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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.42, 678.72 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.42, 678.72 and 144.30 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.42 : 678.72 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.42/678.72 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.42x = 678.72 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.42x = 97,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,939.30/452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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