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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 556.16 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 556.16 and 154.24 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 556.16 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/556.16 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 556.16 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 85,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,782.12/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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