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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 556.34 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 556.34 and 154.43 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 556.34 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/556.34 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 556.34 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 85,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,912.03/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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