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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.15, 556.32 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.15, 556.32 and 154.61 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.15 : 556.32 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.15/556.32 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.15x = 556.32 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.15x = 86,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,012.64/371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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