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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.90, 547.02 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.90, 547.02 and 145.68 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.90 : 547.02 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.90/547.02 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.90x = 547.02 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.90x = 79,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,686.77/364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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