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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 542.58 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 542.58 and 145.40 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 542.58 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/542.58 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 542.58 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 78,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,891.13/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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