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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 540.97 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 540.97 and 144.25 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 540.97 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/540.97 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 540.97 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 78,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,035.24/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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