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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 547.23 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 547.23 and 145.47 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 547.23 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/547.23 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 547.23 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 79,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,605.55/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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