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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.53, 550.80 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.53, 550.80 and 150.99 is: 226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.53 : 550.80 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.53/550.80 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.53x = 550.80 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.53x = 83,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,165.29/367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.28

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