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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 554.40 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 554.40 and 150.22 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 554.40 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/554.40 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 554.40 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 83,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,281.71/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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