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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.24, 555.35 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.24, 555.35 and 153.81 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.24 : 555.35 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.24/555.35 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.24x = 555.35 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.24x = 85,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,418.38/370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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