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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 541.18 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 541.18 and 144.38 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 541.18 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/541.18 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 541.18 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 78,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,137.10/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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