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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 550.54 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 550.54 and 150.55 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 550.54 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/550.54 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 550.54 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 82,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,883.80/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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