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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 555.22 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 555.22 and 150.68 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 555.22 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/555.22 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 555.22 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 83,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,659.00/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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