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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 678.66 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 678.66 and 144.25 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 678.66 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/678.66 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 678.66 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 97,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,896.71/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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