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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 563.50 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 563.50 and 147.48 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 563.50 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/563.50 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 563.50 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 83,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,104.98/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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