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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 540.98 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 540.98 and 144.28 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 540.98 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/540.98 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 540.98 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 78,053.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053.09/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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