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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.88, 539.62 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.88, 539.62 and 143.22 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.88 : 539.62 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.88/539.62 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.88x = 539.62 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.88x = 77,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,284.38/359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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