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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 552.90 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 552.90 and 152.68 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 552.90 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/552.90 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 552.90 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 84,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,416.77/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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