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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.47, 555.72 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.47, 555.72 and 154.02 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.47 : 555.72 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.47/555.72 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.47x = 555.72 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.47x = 85,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,591.99/370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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