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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.85, 550.28 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.85, 550.28 and 150.38 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.85 : 550.28 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.85/550.28 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.85x = 550.28 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.85x = 82,751.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,751.11/366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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