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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 549.70 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 549.70 and 150.05 is: 225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 549.70 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/549.70 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 549.70 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 82,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,483.48/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.07

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