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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 543.33 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 543.33 and 145.68 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 543.33 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/543.33 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 543.33 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 79,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,152.31/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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