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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 541.30 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 541.30 and 144.44 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 541.30 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/541.30 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 541.30 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 78,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,185.37/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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