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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 553.10 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 553.10 and 152.18 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 553.10 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/553.10 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 553.10 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 84,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,168.37/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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