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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 552.66 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 552.66 and 151.89 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 552.66 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/552.66 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 552.66 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 83,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943.53/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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