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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 550.08 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 550.08 and 150.24 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 550.08 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/550.08 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 550.08 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 82,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,644.02/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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