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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 557.40 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 557.40 and 155.08 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 557.40 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/557.40 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 557.40 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 86,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,441.59/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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