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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.30, 555.64 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.30, 555.64 and 153.82 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.30 : 555.64 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.30/555.64 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.30x = 555.64 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.30x = 85,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,468.54/370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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