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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 545.24 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 545.24 and 146.80 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 545.24 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/545.24 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 545.24 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 80,041.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,041.23/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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