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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.19, 544.42 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.19, 544.42 and 146.61 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.19 : 544.42 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.19/544.42 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.19x = 544.42 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.19x = 79,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,817.42/363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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