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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.49, 549.96 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.49, 549.96 and 150.07 is: 225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.49 : 549.96 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.49/549.96 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.49x = 549.96 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.49x = 82,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,532.50/366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.20

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