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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.22, 540.06 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.22, 540.06 and 143.80 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.22 : 540.06 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.22/540.06 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.22x = 540.06 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.22x = 77,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,660.63/360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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