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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 545.09 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 545.09 and 146.97 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 545.09 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/545.09 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 545.09 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 80,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,111.88/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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