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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.91, 545.75 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.91, 545.75 and 144.44 is: 216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.91 : 545.75 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.91/545.75 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.91x = 545.75 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.91x = 78,828.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,828.13/363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.61

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