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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.61, 554.41 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.61, 554.41 and 153.07 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.61 : 554.41 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.61/554.41 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.61x = 554.41 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.61x = 84,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,863.54/369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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