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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.10, 544.92 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.10, 544.92 and 146.68 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.10 : 544.92 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.10/544.92 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.10x = 544.92 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.10x = 79,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,928.87/363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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