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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 556.92 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 556.92 and 154.89 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 556.92 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/556.92 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 556.92 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 86,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,261.34/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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