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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.37 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.37 and 145.23 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.37 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.37 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.37 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 78,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,768.40/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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