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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.63, 557.67 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.63, 557.67 and 155.22 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.63 : 557.67 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.63/557.67 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.63x = 557.67 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.63x = 86,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,562.12/371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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