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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.66, 557.15 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.66, 557.15 and 155.39 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.66 : 557.15 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.66/557.15 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.66x = 557.15 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.66x = 86,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,571.98/371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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