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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 552.83 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 552.83 and 152.15 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 552.83 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/552.83 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 552.83 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 84,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,109.56/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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