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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.79, 550.18 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.79, 550.18 and 150.32 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.79 : 550.18 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.79/550.18 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.79x = 550.18 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.79x = 82,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,700.31/366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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