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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 552.94 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 552.94 and 152.24 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 552.94 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/552.94 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 552.94 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 84,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,176.44/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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