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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 547.49 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 547.49 and 148.42 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 547.49 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/547.49 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 547.49 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 81,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258.47/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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