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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 550.28 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 550.28 and 147.42 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 550.28 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/550.28 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 550.28 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 81,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,122.65/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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