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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 551.07 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 551.07 and 150.98 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 551.07 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/551.07 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 551.07 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 83,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,200.55/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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