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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.36 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.36 and 147.88 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.36 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.36 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.36 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 80,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,795.72/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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