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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.89, 556.47 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.89, 556.47 and 154.49 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.89 : 556.47 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.89/556.47 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.89x = 556.47 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.89x = 85,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,966.27/370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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