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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.62 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.62 and 146.46 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.62 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.62 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.62 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 79,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,765.05/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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