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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.61, 550.10 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.61, 550.10 and 150.25 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 550.10 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/550.10 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 550.10 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 82,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,651.77/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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