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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.35, 546.39 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.35, 546.39 and 147.86 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.35 : 546.39 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.35/546.39 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.35x = 546.39 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.35x = 80,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,786.49/364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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