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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.52, 541.32 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.52, 541.32 and 144.52 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.52 : 541.32 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.52/541.32 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.52x = 541.32 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.52x = 78,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,229.67/360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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