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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 554.31 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 554.31 and 150.16 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 554.31 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/554.31 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 554.31 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 83,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,236.45/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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