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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.32, 543.48 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.32, 543.48 and 145.84 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.32 : 543.48 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.32/543.48 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.32x = 543.48 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.32x = 79,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,261.12/362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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