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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 546.78 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 546.78 and 148.04 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 546.78 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/546.78 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 546.78 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 80,945.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,945.31/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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