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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 552.65 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 552.65 and 152.02 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 552.65 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/552.65 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 552.65 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 84,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,013.85/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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