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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 550.23 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 550.23 and 150.40 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 550.23 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/550.23 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 550.23 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 82,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,754.59/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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