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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.87, 553.23 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.87, 553.23 and 152.60 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.87 : 553.23 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.87/553.23 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.87x = 553.23 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.87x = 84,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,420.13/368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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