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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.31, 542.27 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.31, 542.27 and 144.90 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.31 : 542.27 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.31/542.27 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.31x = 542.27 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.31x = 78,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,575.29/361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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