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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 544.72 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 544.72 and 146.56 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 544.72 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/544.72 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 544.72 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 79,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834.16/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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