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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.94, 556.10 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.94, 556.10 and 154.37 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.94 : 556.10 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.94/556.10 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.94x = 556.10 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.94x = 85,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,841.60/370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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