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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 541.46 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 541.46 and 144.68 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 541.46 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/541.46 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 541.46 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 78,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,335.00/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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