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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 549.62 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 549.62 and 150 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 549.62 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/549.62 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 549.62 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 82,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,442.25/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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