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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 552.66 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 552.66 and 152.08 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 552.66 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/552.66 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 552.66 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 84,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,048.53/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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