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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 543.65 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 543.65 and 146.37 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 543.65 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/543.65 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 543.65 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 79,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572.10/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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