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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.70 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.70 and 145.56 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.70 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.70 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.70 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 78,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,995.41/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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