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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 543.24 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 543.24 and 145.71 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 543.24 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/543.24 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 543.24 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 79,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,155.50/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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