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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 547.98 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 547.98 and 149.28 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 547.98 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/547.98 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 547.98 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 81,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,802.45/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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