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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.04, 544.58 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.04, 544.58 and 146.59 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.04 : 544.58 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.04/544.58 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.04x = 544.58 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.04x = 79,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,829.98/363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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