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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 554.68 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 554.68 and 150.24 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 554.68 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/554.68 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 554.68 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 83,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331.97/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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