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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 553.56 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 553.56 and 152.58 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 553.56 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/553.56 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 553.56 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 84,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,462.18/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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