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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 550.80 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 550.80 and 150.80 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 550.80 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/550.80 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 550.80 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 83,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,060.64/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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