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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 544.54 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 544.54 and 146.44 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 544.54 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/544.54 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 544.54 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 79,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,742.44/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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