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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.50, 553.01 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.50, 553.01 and 152.08 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 553.01 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/553.01 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 553.01 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 84,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,101.76/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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