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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 551.84 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 551.84 and 151.58 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 551.84 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/551.84 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 551.84 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 83,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,644.39/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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