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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 549.96 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 549.96 and 150.24 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 549.96 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/549.96 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 549.96 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 82,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,625.99/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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