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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 544.86 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 544.86 and 146.76 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 544.86 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/544.86 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 544.86 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 79,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,963.65/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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