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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 544.96 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 544.96 and 146.86 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 544.96 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/544.96 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 544.96 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 80,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,032.83/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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