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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 557.25 and 154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 557.25 and 154.95 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 557.25 = 154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/557.25 = 154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 557.25 × 154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 86,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,345.89/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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