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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 555.84 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 555.84 and 151.22 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 555.84 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/555.84 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 555.84 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 84,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,051.96/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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