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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 551.94 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 551.94 and 151.57 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 551.94 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/551.94 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 551.94 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 83,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,657.55/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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