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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 545.68 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 545.68 and 147.28 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 545.68 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/545.68 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 545.68 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 80,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,368.62/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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