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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.47, 543.71 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.47, 543.71 and 146 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.47 : 543.71 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.47/543.71 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.47x = 543.71 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.47x = 79,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,381.66/362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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