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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 551.21 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 551.21 and 151.04 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 551.21 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/551.21 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 551.21 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 83,255.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,255.38/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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