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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.35, 553.92 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.35, 553.92 and 152.88 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.35 : 553.92 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.35/553.92 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.35x = 553.92 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.35x = 84,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,683.29/369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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