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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 550.24 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 550.24 and 147.52 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 550.24 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/550.24 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 550.24 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 81,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,172.55/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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