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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 547.17 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 547.17 and 148.32 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 547.17 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/547.17 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 547.17 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 81,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,156.25/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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