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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 551.55 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 551.55 and 151.30 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 551.55 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/551.55 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 551.55 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 83,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,449.52/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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