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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 549.23 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 549.23 and 146.94 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 549.23 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/549.23 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 549.23 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 80,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,703.12/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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