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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 548.13 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 548.13 and 145.86 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 548.13 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/548.13 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 548.13 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 79,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,950.24/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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