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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.07 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.07 and 151.11 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.07 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.07 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.07 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 83,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,272.19/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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