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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 541.44 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 541.44 and 144.64 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 541.44 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/541.44 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 541.44 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 78,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,313.88/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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