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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 545.48 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 545.48 and 147.29 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 545.48 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/545.48 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 545.48 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 80,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,340.29/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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