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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.89, 542.97 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.89, 542.97 and 145.44 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.89 : 542.97 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.89/542.97 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.89x = 542.97 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.89x = 78,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,969.56/361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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