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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 545.91 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 545.91 and 147.43 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 545.91 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/545.91 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 545.91 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 80,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,483.51/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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