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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 548.97 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 548.97 and 149.58 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 548.97 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/548.97 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 548.97 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 82,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,114.93/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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