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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.75, 554.60 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.75, 554.60 and 153.18 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.75 : 554.60 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.75/554.60 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.75x = 554.60 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.75x = 84,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,952.86/369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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