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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 555.07 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 555.07 and 153.57 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 555.07 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/555.07 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 555.07 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 85,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,242.10/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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