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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 553.10 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 553.10 and 149.36 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 553.10 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/553.10 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 553.10 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 82,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,607.50/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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