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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.81, 556.54 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.81, 556.54 and 151.55 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.81 : 556.54 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.81/556.54 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.81x = 556.54 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.81x = 84,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,345.69/370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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