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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.85, 547.21 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.85, 547.21 and 148.38 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.85 : 547.21 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.85/547.21 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.85x = 547.21 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.85x = 81,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,195.02/364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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