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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 544.08 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 544.08 and 146.39 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 544.08 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/544.08 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 544.08 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 79,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,647.87/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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