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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.84, 544.80 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.84, 544.80 and 146.84 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.84 : 544.80 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.84/544.80 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.84x = 544.80 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.84x = 79,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,998.43/362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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