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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.35, 553.89 and 152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.35, 553.89 and 152.81 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.35 : 553.89 = 152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.35/553.89 = 152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.35x = 553.89 × 152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.35x = 84,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,641.89/369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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