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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.33 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.33 and 147.78 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.33 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.33 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.33 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 80,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,736.65/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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