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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 549.14 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 549.14 and 149.82 is: 224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 549.14 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/549.14 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 549.14 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 82,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,271.41/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.65

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