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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 545.52 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 545.52 and 147.15 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 545.52 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/545.52 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 545.52 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 80,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,273.27/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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