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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 549.48 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 549.48 and 149.84 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 549.48 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/549.48 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 549.48 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 82,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,334.08/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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