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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547.22 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547.22 and 182.28 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547.22 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547.22 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547.22 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 99,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,747.26/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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