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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 545.55 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 545.55 and 147.67 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 545.55 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/545.55 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 545.55 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 80,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,561.37/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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