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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 546.52 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 546.52 and 147.96 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 546.52 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/546.52 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 546.52 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 80,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,863.10/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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