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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 542.28 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 542.28 and 144.93 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 542.28 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/542.28 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 542.28 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 78,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,592.64/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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