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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.26 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.26 and 150.42 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.26 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.26 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.26 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 82,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,770.11/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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