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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 557.71 and 152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 557.71 and 152.23 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 557.71 = 152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/557.71 = 152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 557.71 × 152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 84,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,900.19/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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