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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 545 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 545 and 146.96 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 545 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/545 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 545 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 80,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,093.20/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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