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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 556.02 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 556.02 and 154.40 is: 231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 556.02 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/556.02 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 556.02 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 85,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,849.49/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.55

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