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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.30, 548.22 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.30, 548.22 and 148.88 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.30 : 548.22 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.30/548.22 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.30x = 548.22 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.30x = 81,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,618.99/365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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