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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 544.10 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 544.10 and 146.72 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 544.10 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/544.10 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 544.10 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 79,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827.63/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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