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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 546.49 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 546.49 and 147.88 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 546.49 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/546.49 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 546.49 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 80,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,811.47/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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