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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 551.34 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 551.34 and 151.14 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 551.34 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/551.34 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 551.34 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 83,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,329.53/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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