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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 556.91 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 556.91 and 154.82 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 556.91 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/556.91 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 556.91 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 86,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,217.25/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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