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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 549.18 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 549.18 and 149.64 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 549.18 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/549.18 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 549.18 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 82,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,179.30/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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