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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 544.26 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 544.26 and 146.58 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 544.26 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/544.26 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 544.26 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 79,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,777.63/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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