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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 547.02 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 547.02 and 148.15 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 547.02 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/547.02 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 547.02 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 81,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,041.01/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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