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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 545.61 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 545.61 and 147.41 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 545.61 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/545.61 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 545.61 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 80,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,428.37/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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