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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 554.12 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 554.12 and 153.01 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 554.12 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/554.12 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 554.12 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 84,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,785.90/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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