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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.90, 397.15 and 149.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.90, 397.15 and 149.48 is: 224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.90 : 397.15 = 149.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.90/397.15 = 149.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.90x = 397.15 × 149.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.90x = 59,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,365.95/264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.10

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