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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 549.21 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 549.21 and 146.58 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 549.21 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/549.21 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 549.21 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 80,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,503.20/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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