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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 545.76 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 545.76 and 147.48 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 545.76 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/545.76 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 545.76 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 80,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,488.68/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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