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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 554.97 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 554.97 and 153.42 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 554.97 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/554.97 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 554.97 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 85,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,143.50/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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