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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.97, 544.59 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.97, 544.59 and 146.52 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.97 : 544.59 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.97/544.59 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.97x = 544.59 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.97x = 79,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,793.33/362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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