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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 547.22 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 547.22 and 148.19 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 547.22 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/547.22 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 547.22 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 81,090.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,090.17/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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