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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.60, 554.22 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.60, 554.22 and 153.42 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.60 : 554.22 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.60/554.22 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.60x = 554.22 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.60x = 85,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,028.43/369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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