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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 549.43 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 549.43 and 149.81 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 549.43 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/549.43 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 549.43 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 82,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,311.11/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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