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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.28, 546.52 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.28, 546.52 and 148.01 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.28 : 546.52 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.28/546.52 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.28x = 546.52 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.28x = 80,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,890.43/364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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