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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 547.08 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 547.08 and 145.34 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 547.08 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/547.08 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 547.08 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 79,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,511.60/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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