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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.35, 550.66 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.35, 550.66 and 151.05 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.35 : 550.66 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.35/550.66 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.35x = 550.66 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.35x = 83,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,174.06/367.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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