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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.01, 548.65 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.01, 548.65 and 146.56 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.01 : 548.65 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.01/548.65 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.01x = 548.65 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.01x = 80,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,408.41/366.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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