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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 550.83 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 550.83 and 150.81 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 550.83 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/550.83 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 550.83 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 83,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,069.30/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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