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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.87, 541.50 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.87, 541.50 and 144.46 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.87 : 541.50 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.87/541.50 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.87x = 541.50 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.87x = 78,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,225.09/360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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