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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.08, 567.20 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.08, 567.20 and 150.08 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.08 : 567.20 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.08/567.20 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.08x = 567.20 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.08x = 85,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,125.38/378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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