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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.55, 543.50 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.55, 543.50 and 145.98 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.55 : 543.50 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.55/543.50 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.55x = 543.50 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.55x = 79,339.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,339.40/362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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