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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 543.51 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 543.51 and 145.80 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 543.51 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/543.51 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 543.51 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 79,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,243.76/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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