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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 550.35 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 550.35 and 147.51 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 550.35 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/550.35 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 550.35 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 81,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,182.13/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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