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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 546.02 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 546.02 and 147.44 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 546.02 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/546.02 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 546.02 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 80,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,505.19/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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