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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 547.89 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 547.89 and 148.81 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 547.89 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/547.89 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 547.89 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 81,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,531.51/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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