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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 543.99 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 543.99 and 146.18 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 543.99 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/543.99 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 543.99 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 79,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,520.46/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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