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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 544.98 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 544.98 and 146.94 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 544.98 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/544.98 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 544.98 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 80,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,079.36/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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