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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.65, 555.89 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.65, 555.89 and 154.02 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.65 : 555.89 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.65/555.89 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.65x = 555.89 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.65x = 85,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,617.41/370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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