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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 554.99 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 554.99 and 153.56 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 554.99 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/554.99 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 554.99 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 85,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,224.88/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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