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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.79, 549.98 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.79, 549.98 and 150.25 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.79 : 549.98 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.79/549.98 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.79x = 549.98 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.79x = 82,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,633.74/366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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