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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 556.28 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 556.28 and 151.56 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 556.28 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/556.28 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 556.28 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 84,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,309.80/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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