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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 551.50 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 551.50 and 151.44 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 551.50 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/551.50 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 551.50 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 83,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,519.16/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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