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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 556.20 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 556.20 and 154.44 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 556.20 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/556.20 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 556.20 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 85,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,899.53/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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