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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 552.22 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 552.22 and 151.82 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 552.22 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/552.22 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 552.22 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 83,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,838.04/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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