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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 542.69 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 542.69 and 145.32 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 542.69 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/542.69 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 542.69 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 78,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,862.98/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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