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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 546.94 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 546.94 and 145.36 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 546.94 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/546.94 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 546.94 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 79,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,500.60/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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