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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 543.44 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 543.44 and 145.94 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 543.44 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/543.44 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 543.44 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 79,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,307.28/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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