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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 550.13 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 550.13 and 150.26 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 550.13 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/550.13 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 550.13 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 82,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,659.03/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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