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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.85, 557.84 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.85, 557.84 and 155.43 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.85 : 557.84 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.85/557.84 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.85x = 557.84 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.85x = 86,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,701.50/371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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