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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.70, 548.52 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.70, 548.52 and 146.40 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.70 : 548.52 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.70/548.52 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.70x = 548.52 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.70x = 80,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,303.33/365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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