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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 552.49 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 552.49 and 148.94 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 552.49 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/552.49 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 552.49 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 82,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286.80/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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