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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 552.42 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 552.42 and 151.64 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 552.42 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/552.42 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 552.42 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 83,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,768.97/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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