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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.07, 556.64 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.07, 556.64 and 151.63 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.07 : 556.64 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.07/556.64 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.07x = 556.64 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.07x = 84,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,403.32/371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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