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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 546.64 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 546.64 and 145.07 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 546.64 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/546.64 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 546.64 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 79,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,301.06/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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