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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.11, 549.17 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.11, 549.17 and 149.55 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.11 : 549.17 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.11/549.17 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.11x = 549.17 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.11x = 82,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,127.63/366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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