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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 542.97 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 542.97 and 145.62 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 542.97 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/542.97 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 542.97 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 79,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,067.29/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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