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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.54, 552.81 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.54, 552.81 and 152.07 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.54 : 552.81 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.54/552.81 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.54x = 552.81 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.54x = 84,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,065.82/368.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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