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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.66 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.66 and 149.28 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.66 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.66 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.66 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 54,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436.44/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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