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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.49, 557.30 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.49, 557.30 and 152.11 is: 228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.49 : 557.30 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.49/557.30 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.49x = 557.30 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.49x = 84,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,770.90/371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.19

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