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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.33, 544.62 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.33, 544.62 and 146.79 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.33 : 544.62 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.33/544.62 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.33x = 544.62 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.33x = 79,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,944.77/363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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