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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 551.07 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 551.07 and 147.82 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 551.07 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/551.07 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 551.07 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 81,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,457.79/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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