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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 550.74 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 550.74 and 150.50 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 550.74 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/550.74 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 550.74 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 82,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,886.37/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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