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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.61, 555.76 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.61, 555.76 and 151.35 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.61 : 555.76 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.61/555.76 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.61x = 555.76 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.61x = 84,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,112.38/370.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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