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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 552.24 and 151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 552.24 and 151.75 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 552.24 = 151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/552.24 = 151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 552.24 × 151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 83,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,802.42/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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