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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.31, 544.65 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.31, 544.65 and 147.04 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.31 : 544.65 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.31/544.65 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.31x = 544.65 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.31x = 80,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,085.34/363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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