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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 546.09 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 546.09 and 147.49 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 546.09 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/546.09 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 546.09 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 80,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,542.81/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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