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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 546.38 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 546.38 and 181.46 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 546.38 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/546.38 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 546.38 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 99,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,142.48/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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