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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.26, 549.38 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.26, 549.38 and 149.98 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.26 : 549.38 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.26/549.38 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.26x = 549.38 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.26x = 82,396.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,396.01/366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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