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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.82, 556.46 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.82, 556.46 and 154.38 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.82 : 556.46 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.82/556.46 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.82x = 556.46 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.82x = 85,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,905.52/370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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