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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 550.20 and 150.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 550.20 and 150.30 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 550.20 = 150.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/550.20 = 150.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 550.20 × 150.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 82,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,695.06/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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