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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 550.80 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 550.80 and 150.78 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 550.80 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/550.80 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 550.80 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 83,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,049.62/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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