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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.09, 544.21 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.09, 544.21 and 146.41 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.09 : 544.21 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.09/544.21 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.09x = 544.21 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.09x = 79,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,677.79/363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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