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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.77, 544.17 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.77, 544.17 and 146.32 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.77 : 544.17 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.77/544.17 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.77x = 544.17 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.77x = 79,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,622.95/362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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