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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 546.72 and 145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 546.72 and 145.06 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 546.72 = 145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/546.72 = 145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 546.72 × 145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 79,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,306.48/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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