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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 542.78 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 542.78 and 145.28 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 542.78 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/542.78 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 542.78 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 78,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,855.08/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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