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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 555.72 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 555.72 and 151.02 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 555.72 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/555.72 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 555.72 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 83,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,924.83/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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