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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 549.51 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 549.51 and 150.07 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 549.51 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/549.51 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 549.51 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 82,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,464.97/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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