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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 545.53 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 545.53 and 147.35 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 545.53 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/545.53 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 545.53 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 80,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,383.85/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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