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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 555.64 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 555.64 and 153.95 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 555.64 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/555.64 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 555.64 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 85,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,537.61/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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