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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 546.42 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 546.42 and 144.98 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 546.42 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/546.42 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 546.42 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 79,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,219.97/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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