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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 545.75 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 545.75 and 147.37 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 545.75 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/545.75 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 545.75 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 80,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,427.18/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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