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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 549.49 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 549.49 and 149.92 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 549.49 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/549.49 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 549.49 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 82,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,379.54/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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