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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.00, 555.22 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.00, 555.22 and 150.73 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.00 : 555.22 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.00/555.22 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.00x = 555.22 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.00x = 83,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,687.11/370.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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