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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 551.21 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 551.21 and 151.16 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 551.21 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/551.21 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 551.21 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 83,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,317.39/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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