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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 555.24 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 555.24 and 153.95 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 555.24 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/555.24 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 555.24 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 85,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,479.20/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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