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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.05, 553.55 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.05, 553.55 and 149.55 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.05 : 553.55 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.05/553.55 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.05x = 553.55 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.05x = 82,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,782.65/369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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