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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.25, 557.06 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.25, 557.06 and 155.01 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 557.06 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/557.06 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 557.06 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 86,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,349.87/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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