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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 543.84 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 543.84 and 146.24 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 543.84 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/543.84 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 543.84 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 79,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,531.16/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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