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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.76 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.76 and 147.36 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.76 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.76 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.76 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 80,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,423.19/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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