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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 549.33 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 549.33 and 149.82 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 549.33 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/549.33 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 549.33 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 82,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,300.62/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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