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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 551.32 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 551.32 and 150.96 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 551.32 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/551.32 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 551.32 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 83,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,227.27/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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