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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.24, 567.36 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.24, 567.36 and 150.24 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.24 : 567.36 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.24/567.36 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.24x = 567.36 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.24x = 85,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,240.17/378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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