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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.22, 543.25 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.22, 543.25 and 102.25 is: 153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.22 : 543.25 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.22/543.25 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.22x = 543.25 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.22x = 55,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,545.70/362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.35

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