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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 550.67 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 550.67 and 150.55 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 550.67 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/550.67 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 550.67 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 82,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,903.37/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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