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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 553.40 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 553.40 and 152.40 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 553.40 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/553.40 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 553.40 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 84,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,338.16/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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