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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.53, 552.30 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.53, 552.30 and 151.99 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 552.30 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/552.30 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 552.30 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 83,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944.08/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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