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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 544.28 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 544.28 and 146.38 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 544.28 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/544.28 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 544.28 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 79,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,671.71/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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