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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 552.54 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 552.54 and 149.06 is: 223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 552.54 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/552.54 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 552.54 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 82,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,361.61/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.55

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