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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 542.88 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 542.88 and 145.70 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 542.88 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/542.88 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 542.88 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 79,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,094.90/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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