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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.62, 555.39 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.62, 555.39 and 154.08 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.62 : 555.39 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.62/555.39 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.62x = 555.39 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.62x = 85,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,574.49/370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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