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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.80, 555.72 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.80, 555.72 and 154.12 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.80 : 555.72 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.80/555.72 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.80x = 555.72 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.80x = 85,647.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,647.57/370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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