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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 553.97 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 553.97 and 150.08 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 553.97 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/553.97 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 553.97 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 83,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,136.30/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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