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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 549.78 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 549.78 and 147.22 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 549.78 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/549.78 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 549.78 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 80,937.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,937.10/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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