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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.42, 546.63 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.42, 546.63 and 147.85 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.42 : 546.63 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.42/546.63 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.42x = 546.63 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.42x = 80,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,817.88/364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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