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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 549.22 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 549.22 and 149.82 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 549.22 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/549.22 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 549.22 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 82,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,284.14/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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