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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.70, 554.64 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.70, 554.64 and 153.34 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.70 : 554.64 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.70/554.64 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.70x = 554.64 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.70x = 85,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,048.50/369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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