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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.35, 555.41 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.35, 555.41 and 153.88 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.35 : 555.41 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.35/555.41 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.35x = 555.41 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.35x = 85,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,463.71/370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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