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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.22, 540.44 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.22, 540.44 and 143.68 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.22 : 540.44 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.22/540.44 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.22x = 540.44 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.22x = 77,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,650.42/360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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