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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.68, 554.56 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.68, 554.56 and 153.44 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.68 : 554.56 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.68/554.56 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.68x = 554.56 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.68x = 85,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,091.69/369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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