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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 549.24 and 149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 549.24 and 149.71 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 549.24 = 149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/549.24 = 149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 549.24 × 149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 82,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,226.72/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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