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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 546.95 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 546.95 and 145.26 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 546.95 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/546.95 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 546.95 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 79,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450.32/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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