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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 549.98 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 549.98 and 147.21 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 549.98 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/549.98 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 549.98 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 80,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,959.81/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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