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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 552.80 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 552.80 and 152.13 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 552.80 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/552.80 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 552.80 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 84,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,094.70/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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