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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.79, 551.88 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.79, 551.88 and 151.52 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.79 : 551.88 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.79/551.88 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.79x = 551.88 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.79x = 83,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,618.10/367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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