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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 542.76 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 542.76 and 145.48 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 542.76 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/542.76 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 542.76 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 78,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,960.72/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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