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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 549.51 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 549.51 and 149.76 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 549.51 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/549.51 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 549.51 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 82,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,294.62/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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