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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 543.69 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 543.69 and 146.01 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 543.69 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/543.69 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 543.69 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 79,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,384.18/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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