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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 546.98 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 546.98 and 145.44 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 546.98 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/546.98 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 546.98 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 79,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552.04/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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