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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 542.36 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 542.36 and 145.12 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 542.36 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/542.36 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 542.36 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 78,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,707.28/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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