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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 548.55 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 548.55 and 149.49 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 548.55 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/548.55 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 548.55 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 82,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,002.74/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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