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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 545.97 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 545.97 and 144.55 is: 216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 545.97 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/545.97 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 545.97 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 78,919.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,919.96/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.68

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