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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 552.24 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 552.24 and 151.72 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 552.24 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/552.24 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 552.24 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 83,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,785.85/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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