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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 553.60 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 553.60 and 152.75 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 553.60 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/553.60 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 553.60 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 84,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,563.97/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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