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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.95, 544.43 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.95, 544.43 and 146.54 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.95 : 544.43 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.95/544.43 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.95x = 544.43 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.95x = 79,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,782.50/362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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