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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 545.15 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 545.15 and 144.15 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 545.15 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/545.15 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 545.15 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 78,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,582.65/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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