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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.02, 555.12 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.02, 555.12 and 153.48 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.02 : 555.12 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.02/555.12 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.02x = 555.12 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.02x = 85,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,199.82/370.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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