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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.45, 545.28 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.45, 545.28 and 103.46 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.45 : 545.28 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.45/545.28 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.45x = 545.28 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.45x = 56,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,411.55/363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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