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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 549.82 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 549.82 and 149.96 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 549.82 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/549.82 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 549.82 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 82,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,451.01/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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