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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 562.44 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 562.44 and 144.05 is: 215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 562.44 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/562.44 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 562.44 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 81,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,016.67/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.92

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