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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 553.17 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 553.17 and 152.32 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 553.17 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/553.17 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 553.17 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 84,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,258.85/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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