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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.91, 546.15 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.91, 546.15 and 147.64 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.91 : 546.15 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.91/546.15 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.91x = 546.15 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.91x = 80,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,633.59/363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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