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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 555.21 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 555.21 and 153.56 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 555.21 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/555.21 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 555.21 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 85,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,259.44/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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