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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 550.80 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 550.80 and 150.71 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 550.80 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/550.80 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 550.80 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 83,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011.41/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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