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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.94, 547.47 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.94, 547.47 and 148.46 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 547.47 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/547.47 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 547.47 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 81,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,277.40/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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