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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.39, 548.10 and 148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.39, 548.10 and 148.99 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.39 : 548.10 = 148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.39/548.10 = 148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.39x = 548.10 × 148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.39x = 81,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,660.05/365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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