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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 542.96 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 542.96 and 145.68 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 542.96 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/542.96 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 542.96 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 79,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,098.41/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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