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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 553.56 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 553.56 and 152.44 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 553.56 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/553.56 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 553.56 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 84,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,384.69/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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