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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 554.97 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 554.97 and 153.98 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 554.97 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/554.97 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 554.97 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 85,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,454.28/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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