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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.59, 545.53 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.59, 545.53 and 147.19 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.59 : 545.53 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.59/545.53 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.59x = 545.53 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.59x = 80,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,296.56/363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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