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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552.26 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552.26 and 151.61 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552.26 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552.26 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552.26 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 83,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,725.76/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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