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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.89, 555.05 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.89, 555.05 and 153.44 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.89 : 555.05 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.89/555.05 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.89x = 555.05 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.89x = 85,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,164.48/369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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