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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 547.80 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 547.80 and 148.79 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 547.80 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/547.80 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 547.80 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 81,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,507.16/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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