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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 543.30 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 543.30 and 146.17 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 543.30 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/543.30 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 543.30 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 79,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,414.16/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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