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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 543.32 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 543.32 and 143.02 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 543.32 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/543.32 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 543.32 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 77,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,705.63/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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