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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.04, 546.08 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.04, 546.08 and 147.59 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.04 : 546.08 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.04/546.08 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.04x = 546.08 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.04x = 80,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,595.95/364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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