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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 540.35 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 540.35 and 143.81 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 540.35 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/540.35 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 540.35 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 77,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,707.73/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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