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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 550.38 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 550.38 and 150.52 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 550.38 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/550.38 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 550.38 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 82,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,843.20/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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