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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 555.15 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 555.15 and 154.19 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 555.15 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/555.15 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 555.15 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 85,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,598.58/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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