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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 557.57 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 557.57 and 152.41 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 557.57 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/557.57 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 557.57 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 84,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,977.49/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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