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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 549.44 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 549.44 and 149.72 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 549.44 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/549.44 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 549.44 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 82,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,261.28/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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