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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.35, 548.16 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.35, 548.16 and 149.08 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.35 : 548.16 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.35/548.16 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.35x = 548.16 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.35x = 81,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,719.69/365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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