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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.97, 552.15 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.97, 552.15 and 151.70 is: 227.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.97 : 552.15 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.97/552.15 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.97x = 552.15 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.97x = 83,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,758.39/367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.63

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