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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 557.15 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 557.15 and 155.06 is: 232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 557.15 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/557.15 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 557.15 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 86,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,391.68/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.37

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