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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.70, 548.24 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.70, 548.24 and 146.24 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.70 : 548.24 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.70/548.24 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.70x = 548.24 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.70x = 80,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,171.15/365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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