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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547.70 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547.70 and 145.56 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547.70 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547.70 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547.70 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 79,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,724.54/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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