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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 548.67 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 548.67 and 149.65 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 548.67 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/548.67 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 548.67 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 82,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,107.66/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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