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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 543.64 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 543.64 and 146.08 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 543.64 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/543.64 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 543.64 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 79,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,414.93/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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