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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 549.53 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 549.53 and 149.94 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 549.53 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/549.53 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 549.53 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 82,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,396.53/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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