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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 562.98 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 562.98 and 144.22 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 562.98 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/562.98 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 562.98 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 81,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,192.98/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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