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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.65, 548.27 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.65, 548.27 and 148.98 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.65 : 548.27 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.65/548.27 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.65x = 548.27 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.65x = 81,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,681.26/365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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