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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.65, 554.61 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.65, 554.61 and 153.38 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.65 : 554.61 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.65/554.61 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.65x = 554.61 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.65x = 85,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,066.08/369.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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