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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 554 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 554 and 152.88 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 554 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/554 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 554 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 84,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,695.52/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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