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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 544.56 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 544.56 and 143.80 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 544.56 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/544.56 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 544.56 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 78,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,307.73/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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