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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.62, 545.40 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.62, 545.40 and 147.21 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.62 : 545.40 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.62/545.40 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.62x = 545.40 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.62x = 80,288.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,288.33/363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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