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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.43, 549.54 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.43, 549.54 and 147.05 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.43 : 549.54 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.43/549.54 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.43x = 549.54 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.43x = 80,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,811.23/366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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