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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 552.79 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 552.79 and 149.05 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 552.79 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/552.79 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 552.79 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 82,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,393.35/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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