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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 549.03 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 549.03 and 149.58 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 549.03 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/549.03 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 549.03 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 82,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,123.91/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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