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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.65, 552.57 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.65, 552.57 and 152.20 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.65 : 552.57 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.65/552.57 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.65x = 552.57 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.65x = 84,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,101.15/368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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