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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 543.12 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 543.12 and 145.54 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 543.12 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/543.12 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 543.12 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 79,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,045.68/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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