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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 545.04 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 545.04 and 146.76 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 545.04 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/545.04 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 545.04 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 79,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,990.07/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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