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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 552.36 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 552.36 and 151.84 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 552.36 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/552.36 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 552.36 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 83,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,870.34/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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