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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 546.17 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 546.17 and 147.85 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 546.17 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/546.17 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 546.17 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 80,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,751.23/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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