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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 543.66 and 145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 543.66 and 145.88 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 543.66 = 145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/543.66 = 145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 543.66 × 145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 79,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,309.12/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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