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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 549.30 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 549.30 and 149.72 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 549.30 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/549.30 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 549.30 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 82,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,241.20/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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