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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 549.21 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 549.21 and 149.69 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 549.21 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/549.21 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 549.21 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 82,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,211.24/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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