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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 545.52 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 545.52 and 144.37 is: 216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 545.52 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/545.52 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 545.52 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 78,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,756.72/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.54

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