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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.72, 557.38 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.72, 557.38 and 152.20 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.72 : 557.38 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.72/557.38 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.72x = 557.38 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.72x = 84,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,833.24/371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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