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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 545.37 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 545.37 and 147.13 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 545.37 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/545.37 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 545.37 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 80,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,240.29/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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