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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 556.80 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 556.80 and 154.68 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 556.80 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/556.80 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 556.80 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 86,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,125.82/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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