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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 552.87 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 552.87 and 152.04 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 552.87 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/552.87 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 552.87 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 84,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,058.35/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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