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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 553.05 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 553.05 and 152.49 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 553.05 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/553.05 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 553.05 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 84,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,334.59/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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