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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 543.77 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 543.77 and 146.48 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 543.77 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/543.77 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 543.77 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 79,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,652.06/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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