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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 553.19 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 553.19 and 152.32 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 553.19 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/553.19 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 553.19 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 84,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,261.90/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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