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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 542.25 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 542.25 and 144.94 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 542.25 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/542.25 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 542.25 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 78,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,593.72/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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