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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.99, 553.46 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.99, 553.46 and 149.55 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.99 : 553.46 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.99/553.46 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.99x = 553.46 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.99x = 82,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,769.94/368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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