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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 543.79 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 543.79 and 145.94 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 543.79 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/543.79 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 543.79 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 79,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,360.71/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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