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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 553.70 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 553.70 and 152.68 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 553.70 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/553.70 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 553.70 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 84,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,538.92/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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