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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.58 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.58 and 147.54 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.58 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.58 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.58 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 80,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,494.87/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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