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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.98 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.98 and 150.90 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.98 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.98 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.98 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 83,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,142.88/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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