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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.63 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.63 and 150.02 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.63 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.63 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.63 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 82,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,455.49/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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