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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 552.26 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 552.26 and 151.82 is: 227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 552.26 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/552.26 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 552.26 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 83,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,841.73/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.61

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