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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.68, 544.29 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.68, 544.29 and 146.26 is: 219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.68 : 544.29 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.68/544.29 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.68x = 544.29 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.68x = 79,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,607.86/362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.50

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