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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.85, 556.47 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.85, 556.47 and 154.58 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.85 : 556.47 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.85/556.47 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.85x = 556.47 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.85x = 86,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,016.35/370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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