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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 547.04 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 547.04 and 148.08 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 547.04 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/547.04 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 547.04 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 81,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,005.68/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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