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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 543 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 543 and 145.44 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 543 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/543 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 543 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 78,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,973.92/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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