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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 549.27 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 549.27 and 150.13 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 549.27 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/549.27 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 549.27 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 82,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,460.53/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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