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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 549.90 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 549.90 and 150.68 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 549.90 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/549.90 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 549.90 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 82,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,856.18/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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