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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 550.07 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 550.07 and 147.33 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 550.07 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/550.07 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 550.07 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 81,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,042.18/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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