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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.74, 553.28 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.74, 553.28 and 152.32 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.74 : 553.28 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.74/553.28 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.74x = 553.28 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.74x = 84,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,273.22/368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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