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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 547.38 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 547.38 and 145.36 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 547.38 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/547.38 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 547.38 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 79,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,567.16/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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