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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.46, 551.26 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.46, 551.26 and 151.06 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.46 : 551.26 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.46/551.26 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.46x = 551.26 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.46x = 83,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,273.34/367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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