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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 550.80 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 550.80 and 150.75 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 550.80 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/550.80 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 550.80 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 83,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,033.10/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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