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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 543.11 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 543.11 and 145.85 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 543.11 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/543.11 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 543.11 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 79,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211.86/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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