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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 541.26 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 541.26 and 144.36 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 541.26 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/541.26 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 541.26 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 78,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136.29/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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