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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 557.73 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 557.73 and 155.41 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 557.73 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/557.73 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 557.73 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 86,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,675.42/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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