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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.33, 555.26 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.33, 555.26 and 159.01 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.33 : 555.26 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.33/555.26 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.33x = 555.26 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.33x = 88,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,291.89/370.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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