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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 547.02 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 547.02 and 145.37 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 547.02 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/547.02 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 547.02 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 79,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,520.30/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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