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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.37, 545.08 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.37, 545.08 and 146.95 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.37 : 545.08 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.37/545.08 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.37x = 545.08 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.37x = 80,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,096.78/363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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