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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 542.97 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 542.97 and 145.38 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 542.97 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/542.97 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 542.97 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 78,936.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,936.98/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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