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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 544.77 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 544.77 and 143.97 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 544.77 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/544.77 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 544.77 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 78,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,430.54/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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