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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.35, 548.22 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.35, 548.22 and 148.91 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.35 : 548.22 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.35/548.22 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.35x = 548.22 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.35x = 81,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,633.38/365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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