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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.95, 553.47 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.95, 553.47 and 149.53 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.95 : 553.47 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.95/553.47 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.95x = 553.47 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.95x = 82,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,760.68/368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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