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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.84 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.84 and 152.12 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.84 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.84 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.84 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 84,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,098.02/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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