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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 555.06 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 555.06 and 153.48 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 555.06 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/555.06 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 555.06 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 85,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,190.61/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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