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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 550.42 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 550.42 and 150.54 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 550.42 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/550.42 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 550.42 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 82,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,860.23/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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