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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 550.04 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 550.04 and 150.28 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 550.04 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/550.04 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 550.04 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 82,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,660.01/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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