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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 553.56 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 553.56 and 152.60 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 553.56 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/553.56 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 553.56 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 84,473.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,473.26/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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