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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 543.39 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 543.39 and 145.86 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 543.39 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/543.39 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 543.39 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 79,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,258.87/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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