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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 554.24 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 554.24 and 153.11 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 554.24 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/554.24 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 554.24 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 84,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,856.15/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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