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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.30, 542.04 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.30, 542.04 and 144.82 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.30 : 542.04 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.30/542.04 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.30x = 542.04 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.30x = 78,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,498.23/361.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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