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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 550.02 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 550.02 and 150.20 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 550.02 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/550.02 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 550.02 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 82,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,613.00/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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