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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.00, 552.21 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.00, 552.21 and 148.58 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.00 : 552.21 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.00/552.21 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.00x = 552.21 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.00x = 82,044.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,044.60/368.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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