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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 550.13 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 550.13 and 150.32 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 550.13 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/550.13 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 550.13 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 82,696.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,696.17/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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