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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 546.72 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 546.72 and 148 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 546.72 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/546.72 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 546.72 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 80,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,914.56/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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