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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 556.26 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 556.26 and 154.42 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 556.26 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/556.26 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 556.26 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 85,896.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,896.28/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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