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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 543.33 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 543.33 and 145.67 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 543.33 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/543.33 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 543.33 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 79,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,146.88/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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