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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 547.47 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 547.47 and 148.41 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 547.47 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/547.47 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 547.47 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 81,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,250.02/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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