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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 546.63 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 546.63 and 148.02 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 546.63 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/546.63 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 546.63 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 80,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,912.17/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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