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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 550.40 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 550.40 and 150.40 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 550.40 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/550.40 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 550.40 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 82,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,780.16/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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