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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.52, 556.04 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.52, 556.04 and 151.32 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.52 : 556.04 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.52/556.04 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.52x = 556.04 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.52x = 84,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,139.97/370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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