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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 552.25 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 552.25 and 151.59 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 552.25 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/552.25 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 552.25 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 83,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,717.84/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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