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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 552.18 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 552.18 and 148.85 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 552.18 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/552.18 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 552.18 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 82,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,189.23/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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