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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.45, 554.04 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.45, 554.04 and 150.12 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.45 : 554.04 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.45/554.04 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.45x = 554.04 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.45x = 83,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,172.48/369.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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