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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 551.52 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 551.52 and 148.38 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 551.52 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/551.52 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 551.52 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 81,834.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,834.54/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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