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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.43, 546.23 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.43, 546.23 and 147.75 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.43 : 546.23 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.43/546.23 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.43x = 546.23 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.43x = 80,705.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,705.48/364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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