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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.87, 557.75 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.87, 557.75 and 152.49 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.87 : 557.75 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.87/557.75 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.87x = 557.75 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.87x = 85,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,051.30/371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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