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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.66, 545.48 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.66, 545.48 and 147.23 is: 220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.66 : 545.48 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.66/545.48 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.66x = 545.48 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.66x = 80,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,314.05/363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.85

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