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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.77, 550.22 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.77, 550.22 and 150.34 is: 225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.77 : 550.22 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.77/550.22 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.77x = 550.22 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.77x = 82,720.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,720.07/366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.54

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