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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 541.56 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 541.56 and 144.54 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 541.56 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/541.56 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 541.56 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 78,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,277.08/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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