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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 555.22 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 555.22 and 153.75 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 555.22 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/555.22 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 555.22 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 85,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,365.08/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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