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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.03, 543.57 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.03, 543.57 and 146.03 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.03 : 543.57 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.03/543.57 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.03x = 543.57 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.03x = 79,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,374.81/362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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