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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 546.93 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 546.93 and 148.14 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 546.93 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/546.93 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 546.93 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 81,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,022.21/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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