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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 548.73 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 548.73 and 149.31 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 548.73 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/548.73 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 548.73 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 81,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,930.88/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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