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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.08, 556.65 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.08, 556.65 and 151.66 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.08 : 556.65 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.08/556.65 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.08x = 556.65 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.08x = 84,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,421.54/371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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