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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 543.99 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 543.99 and 146.11 is: 219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 543.99 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/543.99 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 543.99 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 79,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,482.38/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.15

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