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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 548.98 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 548.98 and 149.45 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 548.98 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/548.98 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 548.98 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 82,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,041.94/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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