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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 554.75 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 554.75 and 150.49 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 554.75 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/554.75 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 554.75 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 83,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,484.33/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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