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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 555.30 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 555.30 and 153.80 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 555.30 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/555.30 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 555.30 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 85,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,405.14/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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