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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.79, 545.58 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.79, 545.58 and 147.32 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.79 : 545.58 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.79/545.58 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.79x = 545.58 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.79x = 80,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,372.12/363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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