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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.83, 556.26 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.83, 556.26 and 154.41 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.83 : 556.26 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.83/556.26 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.83x = 556.26 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.83x = 85,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,892.11/370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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