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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 549.30 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 549.30 and 149.79 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 549.30 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/549.30 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 549.30 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 82,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,279.65/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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