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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 547.62 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 547.62 and 148.56 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 547.62 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/547.62 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 547.62 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 81,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,354.43/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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