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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 546.36 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 546.36 and 147.66 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 546.36 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/546.36 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 546.36 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 80,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,675.52/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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