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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 558.04 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 558.04 and 152.55 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 558.04 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/558.04 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 558.04 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 85,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,129.00/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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