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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.59, 548.64 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.59, 548.64 and 149.23 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.59 : 548.64 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.59/548.64 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.59x = 548.64 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.59x = 81,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,873.55/365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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