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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 557.06 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 557.06 and 152.08 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 557.06 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/557.06 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 557.06 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 84,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,717.68/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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