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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 552.32 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 552.32 and 151.63 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 552.32 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/552.32 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 552.32 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 83,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,746.71/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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