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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 553.14 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 553.14 and 152.34 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 553.14 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/553.14 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 553.14 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 84,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,265.35/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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