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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.86, 549.84 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.86, 549.84 and 150.24 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.86 : 549.84 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.86/549.84 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.86x = 549.84 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.86x = 82,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,607.96/366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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