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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 556.20 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 556.20 and 154.35 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 556.20 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/556.20 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 556.20 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 85,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,848.70/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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