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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 544.80 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 544.80 and 146.95 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 544.80 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/544.80 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 544.80 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 80,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,058.36/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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