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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 549.93 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 549.93 and 150.14 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 549.93 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/549.93 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 549.93 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 82,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,566.49/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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