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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 556.55 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 556.55 and 154.47 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 556.55 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/556.55 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 556.55 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 85,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,967.50/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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