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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 543.31 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 543.31 and 145.76 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 543.31 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/543.31 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 543.31 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 79,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,189.78/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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