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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 551.15 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 551.15 and 151.02 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 551.15 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/551.15 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 551.15 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 83,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,234.67/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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