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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 549.72 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 549.72 and 149.82 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 549.72 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/549.72 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 549.72 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 82,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,359.05/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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