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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 547.02 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 547.02 and 148.62 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 547.02 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/547.02 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 547.02 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 81,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,298.11/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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