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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.25, 549.57 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.25, 549.57 and 149.98 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 549.57 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/549.57 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 549.57 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 82,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,422.82/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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