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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.47, 554.28 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.47, 554.28 and 153.07 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.47 : 554.28 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.47/554.28 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.47x = 554.28 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.47x = 84,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,840.10/369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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