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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 553.30 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 553.30 and 152.44 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 553.30 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/553.30 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 553.30 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 84,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,343.29/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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