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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 546.24 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 546.24 and 147.56 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 546.24 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/546.24 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 546.24 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 80,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,603.17/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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