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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 543.19 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 543.19 and 88.23 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 543.19 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/543.19 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 543.19 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 47,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,923.73/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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