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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 543.99 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 543.99 and 143.35 is: 214.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 543.99 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/543.99 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 543.99 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 77,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,979.61/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.89

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