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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547.16 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547.16 and 148.43 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547.16 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547.16 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547.16 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 81,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,211.48/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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