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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.87, 554.87 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.87, 554.87 and 153.46 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.87 : 554.87 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.87/554.87 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.87x = 554.87 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.87x = 85,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150.35/369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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