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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 545.38 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 545.38 and 144.19 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 545.38 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/545.38 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 545.38 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 78,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,636.62/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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