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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 542.68 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 542.68 and 145.38 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 542.68 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/542.68 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 542.68 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 78,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,894.82/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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