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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 557.32 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 557.32 and 155.16 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 557.32 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/557.32 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 557.32 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 86,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,473.77/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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