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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 554.65 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 554.65 and 153.32 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 554.65 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/554.65 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 554.65 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 85,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,035.78/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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