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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.41, 545.31 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.41, 545.31 and 147 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.41 : 545.31 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.41/545.31 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.41x = 545.31 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.41x = 80,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,160.57/363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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