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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 546.50 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 546.50 and 144.94 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 546.50 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/546.50 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 546.50 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 79,208.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,208.71/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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