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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 555.03 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 555.03 and 150.70 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 555.03 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/555.03 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 555.03 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 83,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,643.02/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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