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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.35, 551.07 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.35, 551.07 and 150.90 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.35 : 551.07 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.35/551.07 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.35x = 551.07 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.35x = 83,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,156.46/367.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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