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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 546.29 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 546.29 and 147.56 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 546.29 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/546.29 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 546.29 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 80,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,609.81/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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