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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.88, 554.88 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.88, 554.88 and 153.60 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 554.88 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/554.88 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 554.88 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 85,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,229.57/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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