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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 551.94 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 551.94 and 151.50 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 551.94 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/551.94 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 551.94 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 83,618.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,618.91/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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