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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 545.38 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 545.38 and 147.14 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 545.38 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/545.38 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 545.38 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 80,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,247.21/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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