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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 552.79 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 552.79 and 152.19 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 552.79 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/552.79 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 552.79 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 84,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,129.11/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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