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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 550.09 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 550.09 and 150.31 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 550.09 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/550.09 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 550.09 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 82,681.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681.81/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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