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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 541.80 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 541.80 and 144.80 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 541.80 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/541.80 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 541.80 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 78,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,452.64/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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