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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.39, 543.83 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.39, 543.83 and 145.98 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.39 : 543.83 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.39/543.83 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.39x = 543.83 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.39x = 79,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,387.57/362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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