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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 544.30 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 544.30 and 146.36 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 544.30 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/544.30 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 544.30 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 79,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,663.75/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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