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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 546.08 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 546.08 and 147.83 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 546.08 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/546.08 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 546.08 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 80,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,723.54/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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