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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 556.14 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 556.14 and 151.20 is: 226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 556.14 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/556.14 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 556.14 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 84,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,084.83/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.88

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