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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.05, 552.03 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.05, 552.03 and 151.58 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.05 : 552.03 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.05/552.03 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.05x = 552.03 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.05x = 83,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,676.71/368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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