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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 552.33 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 552.33 and 151.68 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 552.33 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/552.33 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 552.33 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 83,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,777.41/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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