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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 548.55 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 548.55 and 149.22 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 548.55 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/548.55 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 548.55 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 81,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,854.63/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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