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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 555.19 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 555.19 and 153.54 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 555.19 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/555.19 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 555.19 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 85,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,243.87/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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