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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.84, 554.85 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.84, 554.85 and 150.51 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.84 : 554.85 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.84/554.85 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.84x = 554.85 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.84x = 83,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,510.47/369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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