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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 556.40 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 556.40 and 154.31 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 556.40 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/556.40 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 556.40 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 85,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,855.69/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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