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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.85, 545.69 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.85, 545.69 and 144.48 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.85 : 545.69 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.85/545.69 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.85x = 545.69 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.85x = 78,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,841.29/363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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