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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.57, 543.49 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.57, 543.49 and 146.30 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.57 : 543.49 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.57/543.49 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.57x = 543.49 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.57x = 79,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,509.50/362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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