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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 545.29 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 545.29 and 146.94 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 545.29 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/545.29 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 545.29 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 80,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,124.91/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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