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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 546.28 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 546.28 and 147.76 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 546.28 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/546.28 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 546.28 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 80,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,719.53/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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