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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 553.28 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 553.28 and 152.35 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 553.28 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/553.28 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 553.28 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 84,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290.06/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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