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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 555.39 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 555.39 and 153.86 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 555.39 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/555.39 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 555.39 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 85,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,449.53/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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