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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 545.84 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 545.84 and 147.48 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 545.84 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/545.84 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 545.84 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 80,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,500.48/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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