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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.98 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.98 and 147.44 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.98 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.98 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.98 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 80,499.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,499.29/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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