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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 553.46 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 553.46 and 152.49 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 553.46 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/553.46 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 553.46 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 84,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,396.35/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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