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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 555.08 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 555.08 and 153.57 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 555.08 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/555.08 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 555.08 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 85,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,242.87/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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