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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 545.43 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 545.43 and 147.27 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 545.43 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/545.43 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 545.43 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 80,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,325.48/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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