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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.85, 545.64 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.85, 545.64 and 147.36 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.85 : 545.64 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.85/545.64 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.85x = 545.64 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.85x = 80,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,405.51/363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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