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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.27, 545.03 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.27, 545.03 and 147.03 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.27 : 545.03 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.27/545.03 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.27x = 545.03 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.27x = 80,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,135.03/363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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