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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 549.73 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 549.73 and 150.07 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 549.73 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/549.73 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 549.73 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 82,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,497.98/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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