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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 545.08 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 545.08 and 146.90 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 545.08 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/545.08 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 545.08 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 80,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,072.25/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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