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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 556.11 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 556.11 and 154.30 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 556.11 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/556.11 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 556.11 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 85,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,807.77/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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