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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 546.84 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 546.84 and 148.50 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 546.84 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/546.84 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 546.84 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 81,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,205.74/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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