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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 554.88 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 554.88 and 153.38 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 554.88 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/554.88 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 554.88 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 85,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,107.49/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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