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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.58, 544.41 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.58, 544.41 and 146.58 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.58 : 544.41 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.58/544.41 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.58x = 544.41 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.58x = 79,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,799.62/362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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