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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.06, 542.48 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.06, 542.48 and 145.39 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.06 : 542.48 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.06/542.48 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.06x = 542.48 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.06x = 78,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,868.45/362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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