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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.10, 553.44 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.10, 553.44 and 152.50 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.10 : 553.44 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.10/553.44 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.10x = 553.44 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.10x = 84,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,399.60/369.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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