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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 546.01 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 546.01 and 144.70 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 546.01 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/546.01 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 546.01 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 79,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,008.19/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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