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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.26, 555.48 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.26, 555.48 and 153.84 is: 230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.26 : 555.48 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.26/555.48 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.26x = 555.48 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.26x = 85,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,455.04/370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.80

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