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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 553.01 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 553.01 and 146.33 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 553.01 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/553.01 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 553.01 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 80,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,923.70/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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