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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.38, 555.36 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.38, 555.36 and 153.90 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.38 : 555.36 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.38/555.36 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.38x = 555.36 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.38x = 85,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,469.90/370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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