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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.41, 555.32 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.41, 555.32 and 154.15 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.41 : 555.32 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.41/555.32 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.41x = 555.32 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.41x = 85,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,601.81/370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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