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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.25, 546.42 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.25, 546.42 and 147.71 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.25 : 546.42 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.25/546.42 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.25x = 546.42 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.25x = 80,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,711.70/364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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