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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 544.96 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 544.96 and 147.12 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 544.96 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/544.96 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 544.96 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 80,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,174.52/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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