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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 544.90 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 544.90 and 146.90 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 544.90 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/544.90 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 544.90 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 80,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,045.81/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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