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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 555.64 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 555.64 and 150.96 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 555.64 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/555.64 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 555.64 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 83,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,878.84/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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