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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 545.00 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 545.00 and 144.11 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 545.00 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/545.00 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 545.00 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 78,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,540.59/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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