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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 545.77 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 545.77 and 147.51 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 545.77 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/545.77 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 545.77 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 80,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,506.53/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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