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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.74, 554.28 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.74, 554.28 and 150.23 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.74 : 554.28 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.74/554.28 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.74x = 554.28 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.74x = 83,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,266.71/369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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