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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.50 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.50 and 146.94 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.50 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.50 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.50 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 80,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,743.53/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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