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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.31, 540.56 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.31, 540.56 and 143.82 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.31 : 540.56 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.31/540.56 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.31x = 540.56 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.31x = 77,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,743.34/360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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