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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.69, 556.03 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.69, 556.03 and 154.28 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.69 : 556.03 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.69/556.03 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.69x = 556.03 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.69x = 85,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,785.70/370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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