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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 557.14 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 557.14 and 151.96 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 557.14 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/557.14 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 557.14 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 84,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,662.99/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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