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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.09, 542.72 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.09, 542.72 and 145.41 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.09 : 542.72 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.09/542.72 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.09x = 542.72 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.09x = 78,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,916.19/362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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