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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.46 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.46 and 150.27 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.46 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.46 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.46 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 83,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,318.70/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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