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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.31, 552.54 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.31, 552.54 and 151.91 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.31 : 552.54 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.31/552.54 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.31x = 552.54 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.31x = 83,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,933.59/368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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