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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.74, 553.21 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.74, 553.21 and 149.23 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.74 : 553.21 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.74/553.21 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.74x = 553.21 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.74x = 82,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,554.71/368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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