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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 793.44 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 793.44 and 144.16 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 793.44 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/793.44 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 793.44 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 114,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,382.31/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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