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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 546.19 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 546.19 and 147.77 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 546.19 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/546.19 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 546.19 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 80,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,710.50/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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