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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 547.04 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 547.04 and 145.32 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 547.04 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/547.04 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 547.04 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 79,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.13/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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