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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.82, 555.03 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.82, 555.03 and 153.42 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.82 : 555.03 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.82/555.03 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.82x = 555.03 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.82x = 85,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,152.70/369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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