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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.01, 555.07 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.01, 555.07 and 153.60 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.01 : 555.07 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.01/555.07 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.01x = 555.07 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.01x = 85,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,258.75/370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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