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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 547.44 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 547.44 and 148.89 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 547.44 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/547.44 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 547.44 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 81,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,508.34/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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