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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 553.04 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 553.04 and 152.20 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 553.04 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/553.04 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 553.04 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 84,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,172.69/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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