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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 544.71 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 544.71 and 146.70 is: 220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 544.71 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/544.71 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 544.71 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 79,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,908.96/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.06

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