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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.17, 553.55 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.17, 553.55 and 152.63 is: 228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.17 : 553.55 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.17/553.55 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.17x = 553.55 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.17x = 84,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,488.34/369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.86

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